IV.11. Approval of 2018-2020 Union Contract with L.E.L.S. #143 Public Service Officers; Lenz
February 5, 2018 City Council Report 2018-022
Approval of 2018-2020 Union Contract with L.E.L.S #143 Public Service Officers
Proposed Action: Staff recommends the following motions: Move approval of the 2018-2020
Contract with L.E.L.S #143 Public Service Officers.
This will ratify a three year contract with L.E.L.S #143 Public Service Officers.
Overview
The contract calls implementing the new pay structure and a 2.5% wage increase for 2018 and a
3.0% for 2019 and 2020. We have restructured insurance to three levels of coverage (single,
Single +Spouse/Children and Family) the City’s contribution was also increased for all three
levels. For 2019, the contract agrees to increase the premiums based on the total increase
amount for the cheapest available plan.
There is an opener solely for insurance for 2020. Contract is within budget for 2018. Contract
will be effective January 1, 2018.
Primary Issues to Consider
What other economic issues are included in the new contract?
How does this agreement fit with the 2018 Budget? The cost of the contract is within the
2018 budget.
Analysis of Issues
What other economic issues are included in the new contract?
We added an injury on duty clause matching the language of the Police Officers and
Sergeants contract. Potential liability for wages while injured on duty.
How does this agreement fit with the 2018 Budget?
The cost of the contract is within the 2018 budget.
Alternatives
1. Approve the contract.
2. Do not approve the contract. Staff would have to renegotiate the contract.
Staff recommends Alternative #1.
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Ari Lenz, Assistant City Manager
Financial Impact: Approx. $10,500 Budgeted Y/N: _Y___ Source: General Fund
Notes: Full copy of contract available upon request.